'Modern Family' stars: Then and now

September 28, 2012 12:50 PM

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Before Sofia Vergara, 40, was on "Modern Family," she was a model and TV personality on Spanish language shows. She's pictured in 2003 during a taping for "MTV Spring Break" in Miami. (Getty Images) less

Before Sofia Vergara, 40, was on "Modern Family," she was a model and TV personality on Spanish language shows. She's pictured in 2003 during a taping for "MTV Spring Break" in Miami. ... more

Sarah Hyland, 21, has been acting since she was 5, with her first role as Howard Stern's daughter in the movie "Private Parts." She's pictured in 2006, at a party for "Grey Gardens." (Getty Images) less

Sarah Hyland, 21, has been
acting since she was 5, with her first role as Howard Stern's daughter in the movie "Private Parts." She's pictured in 2006, at a party for "Grey Gardens." (Getty ... more

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Hyland was in the TV show "Lipstick Jungle," in which she played Brooke Shields' daughter. She's pictured at a promotional event in 2008 for the show. (Amy Sussman / Getty Images)

Hyland was in the TV show "Lipstick Jungle," in which she played Brooke Shields' daughter. She's pictured at a promotional event in 2008 for the show. (Amy Sussman / Getty Images)

Hyland was in the TV show &quot;Lipstick Jungle,&quot; in... Photo-3511674.49700 - Houston Chronicle

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Hyland revealed in May that she has kidney dysplasia and underwent a kidney transplant this year with the organ donated from her father, People magazine reported. She's pictured on Sept. 23, 2012. (Mark Davis / 2012 Getty Images) less

Hyland revealed in May that she has kidney dysplasia and underwent a kidney
transplant this year with the organ donated from her father, People magazine reported. She's pictured on Sept. 23, 2012. (Mark Davis ... more

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Before Ariel Winter became brainy Alex Dunphy, she played "young Tori" in 'So NoTORIous," a sitcom loosely based on Tori Spelling. She's pictured at a 2006 screening party for the show.

Before Ariel Winter became brainy Alex Dunphy, she played "young Tori" in 'So NoTORIous," a sitcom loosely based on Tori Spelling. She's pictured at a 2006 screening party for the show.

Stonestreet, 41, won his second acting Emmy in this year for "Modern Family." He also won in 2010, after playing "Fizbo the clown." (Alberto E. Rodriguez / Getty Images)

Stonestreet, 41, won his second acting Emmy in this year for "Modern Family." He also won in 2010, after playing "Fizbo the clown."
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Stonestreet, 41, won his second acting Emmy in this year for... Photo-3511681.49700 - Houston Chronicle

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Stonestreet plays gay dad Cameron Tucker and has described himself as "openly straight." (Colleague Jesse Tyler Ferguson has joked that Stonestreet is "gay-for-pay"). Stonestreet is pictured presenting a 2011 Billboard music award. less

Stonestreet plays gay dad Cameron Tucker and has described himself as "openly straight." (Colleague Jesse Tyler Ferguson has joked that Stonestreet is "gay-for-pay"). Stonestreet is pictured ... more

Ed O'Neill was best known as Al Bundy on "Married ... with Children" before he joined "Modern Family." He's pictured in 1993 with actress Katey Sagal, who played Peggy Bundy. (Getty Images)

Ed O'Neill was best known as Al Bundy on "Married ... with Children" before he joined "Modern Family." He's pictured in 1993 with actress Katey Sagal, who played Peggy Bundy. (Getty Images)

Ed O'Neill was best known as Al Bundy on &quot;Married ...... Photo-3511684.49700 - Houston Chronicle

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O'Neill, 66, grew up in a blue-collar family on Youngstown, OH, where played football and was signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1969. But he was cut in training camp. He's pictured at the Screen Actors Guild awards in 2012. (Kevork Djansezian / Getty Images) less

O'Neill, 66, grew up in a blue-collar family on Youngstown, OH, where played football and was signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1969. But he was cut in training camp. He's pictured at the Screen Actors Guild ... more

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After "Married ... with Children" (pictured), O'Neill played Joe Friday in the 2003 remake of "Dragnet." But the show was cancelled in its second season. (Getty Images)

After "Married ... with Children" (pictured), O'Neill played Joe Friday in the 2003 remake of "Dragnet." But the show was cancelled in its second season. (Getty Images)

Rico Rodriguez, 14, plays Manny Delgado, a character he said producers described at his audition as "Antonio Banderas in a 12-year-old kid's body." He's pictured in 2009. (Frazer Harrison / Getty Images) less

Rico Rodriguez, 14, plays Manny Delgado, a character he said producers described at his audition as "Antonio Banderas in a 12-year-old kid's body." He's pictured in 2009. (Frazer Harrison / Getty ... more

Rico Rodriguez (L) and mom Diane Rodriguez at the Emmy awards on Sept. 23, 2012. He has said he began acting when he was about 8, when his sister started acting. (Michael Buckner / Getty Images for Audi)

Rico Rodriguez (L) and mom Diane Rodriguez at the Emmy awards on Sept. 23, 2012. He has said he began acting when he was about 8, when his sister started acting.
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Before "Modern Family," Ty Burrell, 45, appeared in "Black Hawk Down," "The Incredible Hulk" and the remake of "Dawn of the Dead." He's pictured at the 2004 premiere of "Dawn Of The Dead." (Getty Images) less

Before "Modern Family," Ty Burrell, 45, appeared in "Black Hawk Down," "The Incredible Hulk" and the remake of "Dawn of the Dead." He's pictured at
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Ty Burrell won an acting Emmy last year for playing Phil Dunphy on "Modern Family." He's pictured at the 2012 Emmys. (Kevork Djansezian / Getty Images)

Ty Burrell won an acting Emmy last year for playing Phil Dunphy on "Modern Family." He's pictured at the 2012 Emmys. (Kevork Djansezian / Getty Images)

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Nolan Gould, 13, began acting in commercials when he was 3. Known for playing dim-witted Luke Murphy, Gould is a smart kid - he's a member of Mensa. He's pictured in 2009. (Frazer Harrison / Getty Images)

Nolan Gould, 13, began acting in commercials when he was 3. Known for playing dim-witted Luke Murphy, Gould is a smart kid - he's a member of Mensa. He's pictured in 2009. (Frazer Harrison / Getty Images)

Nolan Gould, 13, began acting in commercials when he was 3. Known... Photo-3511694.49700 - Houston Chronicle